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10 yo had lap surgery 1wk ago to remove a perf appendix. glue is off his belly button incision. its white/green but no wetness when dabbed. infected?
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See a surgeon: Hard to comment on this without a direct exam and opinion. Many possibilities here, but all depend on the exam and interpretation of the cause
Answered 10/28/2017
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